“The Guimarania project is an exciting addition to our attractive utility-scale project pipeline in Brazil,” said Dr. Shawn Qu, chairman and chief executive of Canadian Solar. “We will continue to evaluate additional opportunities in this important emerging market so as to accelerate the adoption of the affordable, reliable and clean solar energy across the country.”

The firm recently completed construction and started commercial operation of a 27.3MW plant in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.